2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 47,223 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle was restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. The contact received notification the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the remedy was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,223. Updated 11/06/15*lj updated 11/09/15*lj updated 1/20/2016*js updated 4/4/2016 *jb *tr updated 10/22/18

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the service four wheel drive warning lamp illuminated and the transmission failed to shift gears. The vehicle was repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train) but the remedy failed to correct the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. Updated 3/12/14

Filed Oct 6, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 77,986 miles · NY

2007 jeep grand cherokee experiencing intermittent violent wobbling instability when driven at speeds 30-MPH & greater. Vehicle is never used off road. Jeep has been in shop 56-days cumulative since aug 09, jeep keeps saying parts are backordered. I picked up car two times after repairs & had to bring vehicle back to jeep within a day both times because problem recurs. Dealer has charged for 3 separate repairs and problem is still not corrected. I paid for first repair a front end bushing out of pocket $220.00 to fix this wobble, which didn't resolve issue. My car insurance company then paid jeep for a new drive shaft replacement $1,348.00 to fix the wobble, which didn't resolve issue. My car insurance company then paid jeep $2,165.00 for a new transmission torque converter to fix the wobble and told jeep they had to guarantee the repair or would need reimbursement. Jeep replaced torque converter and insurance paid them for repair. I had the car less than 24-hours and wobble occurred again at approximately 35 to 40-MPH. Car is now back at jeep service as of 10/05/13. I had bought this car new from chrysler jeep. It has always only been used for home private use. All replacement parts are jeep parts. Even the tires when replaced are the same exact make and model that had came with the vehicle when it was first bought. Jeep last said before I picked up car after they replaced torque converter that they drove car 100 miles and didn't experience the wobble again. After I picked up car wobble occurred in less than 24-hours / under 30-miles of driving. When I brought it back jeep was upset and said they didn't feel it before I picked it up and that they would have to reimburse my insurance if this wasn't fixed. Now what? The car is now back at jeep since yesterday oct 06. Yesterday was the first time they gave me a loaner car that I am using.

Filed Aug 8, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 43,000 miles · PA

After being parked the jeep would not start, code displayed in the dash stated transmission over temp, after sitting for about 30 more minutes the jeep started - drove home and it would not start again - took it to a garage and they could not get the problem to replicate after having it for a week. July 5, 2011 - jeep would not start again, transmission over temp code, still intermittent, after 2 weeks the garage replaced the transmission control module, august 6, 2012 - transmission over temp error code, this time it will not start after any pause in driving, had it towed to the dealer and they are saying its the starter (jeep now has about 65,000 miles on it) - also had to replace the right front speed sensor (it is bad and causing the traction control system not to function properly).[additional notes: had to replace the esm at 28596 miles, jeep loss of engine power and all lights lit up on gear shifter, at 27170 miles had to replace both front window regulators].

Filed Jul 12, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · VA

I write this only because I just experience my fourth mechanical breakdown in three years. In december 2009, I experienced the first breakdown in what has become a string of malfunctions. The transmission on my 2007 grand cherokee laredo gave out at about 40,000 miles. When trying to start the vehicle, I got a 'transmission overheat' message on the dash display along with the engine malfunction indicator. I took it to the dealership where I purchased it and it took nearly a month for the repair shop to locate, receive and install the necessary parts. Apparently supply and demand had something to do with it, indicating to me that this was an issue nationwide. A month later, another malfunction, this time, the electronic shift module (esm) had died. Just over a year later, the same component (esm) died again (of course just out of warranty), this time while I was driving along rt. 50 outside of dc. Now, less than six months later, with less than 40,000 on the already replaced transmission, my transmission has blown again - same 'transmission overheat' message, same engine malfunction light, same undrivability. Clearly from seeing the comments on this forum as well as other reputable sites such as edmunds and consumer reports, the 2007 grand cherokee laredo has a long, long history of mechanical and electronic problems. I have a phone call scheduled with a case worker scheduled for tomorrow, 7/13/2012. They'll either make it right or I'll be taking my story to small claims court. I encourage everyone who's had issues with this model to do the same.

Filed May 31, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · VA

I have two problems with the vehicle that make it unsafe to drive. The first is that the engine randomly stalls. Most of the time it stalls when the vehicle is stopped. Sometimes it stalls at very slow speeds. When stopped, sometimes I hear a "thunk" right before it stalls like it was trying to go into gear. It has done this running in park and when the brake is pressed while in drive. It has stalled on me in busy intersections putting me in unsafe situations. Turning the key all the way off and back on will restart it. The second issue is that the transmission randomly gets stuck in 4th gear. It happens most often when a lot of power has been applied from stop. But it also happens randomly. When it occurs, I pull over and stop the engine turning the key all the way off. Usually when I restart it will go back to drive and all the gears in the transmission function normally. The issue is so chronic now with the transmission that it immediately goes into 4th and the vehicle is not drivable. It is at the dealer now. The dealer pulled codes and recommends replacing the transmission solenoid pack. This part is currently on national backorder and there is no eta of when the part will be available to the dealer. Also there is no guarantee that this part will fix the transmission problem. If it doesn't, the vehicle will require a new transmission. They are not even looking at the stalling problem until the transmission problem is resolved. The stalling problem is very serious and I cannot confidently use the vehicle without fearing putting children in an unsafe situation. There should be a safety recall by chrysler on these vehicles.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front drive shaft at the transmission failed. The drive shaft hit the ground and the other half of the differential joint caught on fire. There were no injuries and the police were not called. The manufacturer was contacted and sent an investigator to further assess the failure. The contact was awaiting a ruling from the insurance company and the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 58,000.